Xypex Admix C-500 Red - Crystalline Concrete Waterproofing Red Oxide Precast

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2.01 Materials

A. Acceptable Manufacturer:

Xypex Chemical Corporation  13731 Mayfield Place, Richmond, B.C., Canada V6V 2G9  Tel: 800 961.4477 or 604 273.5265  Fax: 604 270.0451

Note: Acceptable manufacturers include all licensed manufacturing operations of Xypex Chemical Corporation.

B. Proprietary Products: Xypex crystalline precast concrete waterproofing materials as follows:

1. Xypex Admix C-500 RED

2. Xypex Admix C-1000 RED

C. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.

D. Source Quality: Obtain all proprietary crystalline waterproofing products from a single manufacturer. 

2.02 Dosage

A. General: Xypex Admix must be added to concrete mix at time of batching.

B. Dosage Rate: Under normal conditions, the crystalline waterproofing powder shall be added to the concrete mix at the following rates:

• Xypex Admix C-500 RED
  • 2% by weight of cement content
• Xypex Admix C-1000 RED
  • 3% - 3.5% by weight of cement content

Note: For enhanced chemical protection or for meeting specific project requirements or where the concrete mix design contains higher than 25% type F fly ash content or includes a Portland cement/slag cement/type C fly ash blend, consult with manufacturer or its authorized representative to determine appropriate dosage rates.

Keywords: Precast, Crystalline, Concrete Waterproofing, Waterproof Concrete, Bentonite, Bituthene, Positive Side Waterproofing, Negative Side Waterproofing, Below Grade, Red Oxide Pigment, Precast